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BBNaija 10: Imisi, Dede, Kola, Others Make Top 10 Ahead of Grand Finale

The 10 finalists in the Big Brother Naija Season 10, tagged 10/10 have been unveiled.

This followed the eviction of three housemates over the weekend.

The finalists are Kola, Imisi, Isabella, Sultana, Jason Jae, Mensan, Koyin, Kaybobo, Dede, and Faith.

During the live eviction show on Sunday night, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the eviction of three housemates, including Mide, Zita, and Rooboy, cutting the contestant pool from 13 to 10.
The seven remaining housemates joined Sultana, who currently holds the Head of House title; Mensan, regarded as the most influential player; and Kaybobo, who secured automatic qualification after the dramatic red phone twist that cost the prize pot N10 million.
Mide, the first to be evicted, expressed gratitude for her journey, admitting she never expected to last so long.
She noted that her toughest moment was adjusting to life in the house without Bright Morgan, but she credited the experience for sparking her newfound passion for acting.
“Watch out for Mide the actress, she is coming,” she told fans while on stage.
Zita was the next to exit the show. Reflecting on her journey, she noted that she was thankful for the platform and hinted at the possibility of reconnecting with Danboskid, who was her love interest while in the house.
Rooboy became the third eviction of the night. Speaking on stage, he revealed his future plans, including pursuing a career in hyping, acting, and also contributing to football development.
The live show also featured brief check-ins with some housemates still in the running.
Faith addressed questions about his occasional conflicts with fellow housemates.
“I am the problem sometimes, and sometimes it is the housemates,” he said.
Isabella also addressed her flirtatious interactions with Koyin and other male housemates, insisting it was “just fun,” a sentiment Koyin confirmed as mutual.
For the week’s rankings, Mide topped the bottom three charts while Zita had the last spot.
With just 10 housemates left from the initial 29, fans eagerly await who will walk away with the BBNaija 10/10 crown and the grand prize on Sunday.
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Why I’m Ignoring Lizzy Anjorin’s Death Wishes, Curses On My Grandson – Iyabo Ojo

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has given an update concerning her issues with Lizzy Anjorin over the consistent insults, death wishes and curses on her family and grandson.

According to Iyabo Ojo, she’s deliberately ignoring Anjorin and her curses.

Speaking in a post via Instagram on Sunday, the actress admitted that she had often struggled to hold her peace and ignore the distraction because of God.
She wrote, “Honestly, I haven’t laughed this hard in a while. These videos cracked me up real good 😂🤣🤣😅🤣🤣😂 😂🤣😅😂
 
On a more serious note, I’ve seen all your messages, DMs, voice notes, and questions about my silent approach to the defamatory statements, insults, death wishes, and curses Liz Anjorin has been directing at my family, especially those targeting my grandson. Honestly, most times, I struggle to hold my peace… but I have to ignore the distractions. Who God has blessed, no one can curse 🙏.
 
For clarity, I want to assure you all that my legal team isn’t sleeping. They’re taking notes of everything. A wise one must always listen to the counsel of the learned team. Everything has its timing.
 
My people, over the past few months, it was strictly about focusing on family while my legal team takes note and prepares me for the battles ahead – welcoming my grandson, supporting my daughter through her motherhood journey, and standing in the gap, both physically and spiritually, required my undivided attention.
 
Note that once I land in Lagos, God willing, yes, it will be time to tackle challenges. Silence can be powerful, and while it’s not always easy for me, I know it’s sometimes necessary. I love you all and appreciate your genuine concerns ❤️. Keep being your wonderful selves, and I’ll keep you all updated when the time is right. God bless.”
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I Never Imagined Remaining Single In My 40s – Don Jazzy

Mavin Records founder, Collins Ajereh, popularly Don Jazzy, has reflected on being single at 42.
The veteran producer and singer stated that he never imagined being single at that age.
Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old shared that he did not imagine he would reach his forties unmarried.
He said that while he is open to the idea, he is also content with his life as it is.
He explained that if marriage comes his way, he will accept it, but if not, he has no regrets.
“I never thought I would be 40-something and not be married. Maybe that’s the one I lost. If it comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, I’m totally fine,”he admitted
Reflecting on alternative paths, Don Jazzy revealed that even if he had not become a music executive, he would most likely still have pursued a career in music or excelled as an influencer.
The music executive was once married in his early twenties before fame.
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I was thinking of exiting music before my song with Omah Lay – Davido

Sensational musician, Davido speaks on how he was about to quit music before his hit song, “With You” with his colleague, Omah Lay.

He revealed this while speaking in a recent interview that surfaced on social media.

According to him, he never expected the song to be the most popular in his 5ive Album.

He revealed that before his song with Omah Lay he was thinking of bowing out of the music industry after a career spanning a decade.

Davido expressed gratitude to have had a song that did very well after 14 years in the music industry, noting that some do get such explosive music early on in their career or much later.

The singer partly said…

“We thank God. 13 or 14 years after for me to have this kind of song, people have this kind of song at the beginning of their career or in the middle. Me that was even getting ready to bow out then God gives me this kind of song. He definitely added more life to it…”

“With You” tops on Spotify

It is worth noting that Davido’s “With You” ft. Omah Lay is now the #1 most streamed 2025 Nigerian song on Spotify.

It was also nominated for “Song of the Year” at the 2025 AFRIMA Awards, topping charts like the Official Nigeria Top 100, and becoming a top 5 Afrobeats song on Billboard US.

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Coloured: ‘I’m Not Sorry’ – Tyla Reacts To Tiwa Savage’s Apology To Americans On Her Behalf

Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has responded to Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage’s apology to Black Americans on her behalf regarding her “coloured” comments.

Recall that Tyla sparked a controversy after publicly identifying as “coloured”-a term widely accepted in South Africa to describe people of mixed descent.

However, the word carries a painful history in the United States, where it is considered offensive.

Consequently, Tyla has been heavily backlashed by Americans, especially by the Black community.

In light of this, Tiwa Savage apologised to the African-American community on Tyla’s behalf, during a recent appearance on American show The Breakfast Club, declaring herself as the ‘Water’ hitmaker’s “elder.”

Savage’s apology triggered an uproar from South Africans, who berated her for speaking for one of their own without having a proper understanding of their identity and racial terminology.

Tyla also subtly sent a message that the Nigerian singer’s apology does not represent her by declaring that she is “not sorry” during her performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York over the weekend.

“Sorry, I am not sorry,” she declared before performing her song ‘Mr Media.’

Meanwhile, fellow South Africans have been hailing Tyla for disassociating herself from Tiwa Savage’s apology.

Thousands of South African online users shared clip of Tyla’s subtle message across social media platforms, praising her for standing firm on her race/identity.

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PENGASSAN Strike May Trigger Nationwide Blackout As Thermal Plants Shut Down

Nigeria could face a nationwide blackout starting Monday as power generation companies warn of an imminent shutdown of thermal plants due to directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).

The Executive Secretary of the Association of Power Generating Companies, Joy Ogaji, raised the alarm over the imminent blackout in a WhatsApp message on Sunday.

She revealed that gas suppliers had issued notices to halt supply to thermal power stations in line with PENGASSAN’s strike resolution.

“Good day, all. Thermal GenCos have received notification from our gas suppliers to shut down our thermal power plants following directives from PENGASSAN. The Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company has specifically requested GenCos to comply,” Ogaji said in the post.

She warned that the development could plunge the country into darkness, as hydroelectric dams alone cannot sustain the national grid.

“Please all be notified of the imminent darkness, as hydros alone cannot sustain the system,” she added.

The warning comes hours after PENGASSAN announced that it would commence a nationwide strike on Monday to protest the dismissal of over 800 workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

The oil workers’ union, after an emergency National Executive Council meeting on Saturday, directed its members in all oil and gas installations to down tools until the sackings were reversed.

The action could cripple crude production, fuel supply, gas distribution and now electricity generation, worsening the hardship faced by Nigerians.

With thermal stations accounting for more than 70 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity supply, industry experts say the shutdown will trigger widespread outages, stretch hydro plants beyond capacity and heighten the risk of a nationwide system collapse.

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Dangote Refinery: Consumer Forum Says PENGASSAN Plotting To Sabotage Energy Independence

Amid plans by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to shut down Dangote Refinery, the Concerned Nigerian Consumers Forum has urged the Federal Government and the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate what it described as a union plot to sabotage the nation’s energy independence.

The Forum, while expressing alarm over PENGASSAN’s threat to picket the $20 billion refinery over recent mass sacking of workers, described Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a critical national asset aimed at achieving Nigeria’s energy independence.

In a statement signed by Comrade Olabisi Taiwo, President, and Dr. Justice Akani Alikor, Secretary, the Forum accused PENGASSAN of plotting to return Nigerians to the agonies of fuel scarcity, with attendant economic instability and national embarrassment.

Urging Nigerians to question PENGASSAN’s motives, the Forum said, “PENGASSAN, alongside NUPENG, played a significant role in the collapse of Nigeria’s public refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna.

“They resisted reforms, blocked privatization, and crippled fuel supply with strikes. Their actions contributed to the rot that turned these refineries into relics of corruption and mismanagement.”

According to the Forum, Dangote Refinery is a private initiative designed to end Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel while stabilizing prices and creating jobs.

It further noted that the refinery, which employs over 3,000 Nigerians and continues to recruit, is not anti-labor but focused on operational efficiency and safety.

The Forum criticized PENGASSAN’s threat to picket the refinery despite a court order restraining industrial action, describing its actions as “union overreach” and a violation of the rule of law.

“Who benefits if the refinery fails? Certainly not the Nigerian people but fuel importers and rent seekers who profit from chaos,” the Forum noted.

Condemning what it termed “irresponsible unionism”, the Forum urged PENGASSAN to engage in dialogue, respect the courts and prioritize national interest.

In the same vein, the Forum called on the ministries of Labour, Petroleum Resources and Justice to intervene and stop the threat to shut down the refinery.

“The government must send a clear message: industrial blackmail will not be tolerated.

“Nigerians have suffered enough from fuel queues and economic hardship. The Dangote Refinery is our best chance at energy independence, and we must not allow vested interests to destroy it,” the Forum added.

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Lewandowski seals Barcelona comeback win against Real Sociedad

Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to maintain their push for the La Liga title.

Alvaro Odriozola gave Sociedad the lead in the first half, but goals from Jules Kounde and Robert Lewandowski turned the match in favour of the home side.

 

Sociedad strike first

 

Despite Barcelona dominating possession early, the visitors went ahead when Ander Barrenetxea’s cross was converted by Odriozola with an outstretched foot.

Barcelona responded just before halftime through Jules Kounde, who scored with a header from Marcus Rashford’s corner.

Lewandowski secures win

The decisive moment came in the 60th minute when substitute Lamine Yamal created space to set up Lewandowski, who finished to make it 2-1.

The result means Barcelona remain in contention at the top of La Liga and could return to first place depending on other results.

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Gabriel’s stoppage-time header seals Arsenal comeback against Newcastle

Arsenal pulled off a dramatic turnaround at the Emirates on Saturday, defeating Newcastle 2-1 with a 96th-minute winner from Gabriel.

The result moves the Gunners to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Newcastle strike first

The visitors took the lead against the run of play when Nick Woltemade headed home after Arsenal were denied a penalty in controversial circumstances.

Arsenal hit back late

Mikel Arteta’s side kept pressing and eventually equalised inside the final 10 minutes through Mikel Merino’s header, which left Nick Pope stranded.

Gabriel then completed the comeback deep into stoppage time, rising highest to head in from another corner.

Title race heats up

The win leaves Arsenal firmly in contention, closing the gap at the top to just two points behind Liverpool, while Newcastle’s defeat dents their push for consistency in the new campaign.

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Rema and Ayra Starr spark dating speculations as they lock lips

Celebrity singers, Rema and Ayra Starr have sparked excitement and dating rumours as they lock lips during their recent stage performance.

The duo delivered an electrifying performance after they took the stage at the Global Citizen Festival in New York.

In a video that was shared online, Rema and Ayra Starr were seen performing his hit track, ‘Calm Down’ to a crowd of fans that gathered to watch them.

 

After their stage performance, they briefly locked lips, stirring hysterical shriek from fans who were caught off guard and no doubt excited at the sudden turn the concert took.

 

Dating Speculations

Netizens have taken to comment sections to react to the video as they opined that the singers were probably dating singer they could share a kiss in full view of fans.

Although, neither Rema nor Ayra Starr has made any comments about whether they are now in a relationship, or still testing the proverbial waters.

 

@zaddyswanky who shared the video wrote:

 

“So Rema and Ayra Starr are dating!!😳

Is the kiss for me🥹”

Ayra Starr and Rema’s relationship

Ayra Starr had previously clarified her relationship with Rema, describing him as a friend who inspires her musically, and listens to her songs.

The duo had started out as artists under the same record label, Marvin Records.

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